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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Home Energy Guide - Techniques, Tactics, and Tips: Ice Dams

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Author(s)
Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center
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Organization(s)
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Description
Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.

Integrated Design Process - A Guideline for Sustainable and Solar-Optimized Building Design

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Author(s)
Sol*id*ar Planungswerkstatt Architects and Engineers,
et al.
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Organization(s)
International Energy Agency,
IEA
Description
Guide describing the use of a collaborative, multidisciplinary process that considers and optimizes the building as an entire system including its technical equipment and surroundings for efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective construction and operation over the building’s entire lifespan.

Unvented Roof Summary, RR-0301

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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.